Originally posted by MariaM
My mom hates small hairless breeds, I know that. The only kind she likes are golden colored Cocker Spaniels but I want a bigger dog.
A dog doesn't have to be hairless to not shed. There are several dogs of varing sizes that shed less. Some of these are :Poodle, Bichon Frise, Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Maltese, Portuguese Water Dog, Italian Greyhound, Basenji.

One other thing to consider with many of these breeds, along with the cocker, is that although they do shed less, they require grooming.